Of course, skin covers the whole of our bodies—and yet, we rarely give the rest of our skin the attention it so deserves. Except in the shower. The shower is when you are able to connect with your skin from the neck down in a fundamental way. But are you taking your “healthiest” shower? And on that note, what does a better-for-skin shower even look like? And its flora does a lot for us: helps us deal with skin infections by crowding out pathogens with good bacteria, acts as a vital part of our skin barrier, protects us from environmental damage by limiting exposure to allergens and oxidative stress, and even communicates with our internal immune system1, new research shows....

Of course, skin covers the whole of our bodies—and yet, we rarely give the rest of our skin the attention it so deserves. Except in the shower. The shower is when you are able to connect with your skin from the neck down in a fundamental way. But are you taking your “healthiest” shower? And on that note, what does a better-for-skin shower even look like? And its flora does a lot for us: helps us deal with skin infections by crowding out pathogens with good bacteria, acts as a vital part of our skin barrier, protects us from environmental damage by limiting exposure to allergens and oxidative stress, and even communicates with our internal immune system1, new research shows....

A workout rut might actually be something to be grateful for—and hear us out. A routine is built upon regularity, right? But our bodies are changing all the time. And studies have even shown that exercise variety leads to the greatest health improvements (versus doing the same thing all the time). So too much of a routine may not serve us at all… And a workout rut can give us permission to finally move on....

Capricorn season always starts with the winter solstice, when those living in the Northern Hemisphere see the shortest amount of daylight all year. As winter begins, in the spirit of the sensible Sea Goat, conserve your own “light” and move at a slow-and-steady pace. With live-out-loud Sagittarius season drawing to a close, it’s time to allow your energy to settle down. Here are seven ways you can channel the ambitious spirit of Capricorn season 2021–2022 to get a head start on those New Year’s resolutions: Break every big goal into individual steps and consider how long you’ll need to finish....

For example, you’ve probably had some variation of a conversation like this before: One person (the light sleeper) says, “Wow, that storm was so loud last night—it woke me up!” and the other person (the heavy sleeper) says, “I slept right through it.” Now, as sleep and health psychologist Joshua Tal, Ph.D., previously explained to mbg, waking up in the middle of the night isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “Usually you’re waking up between stages of sleep, so you’re not really interrupting anything,” and it’s naturally easier to wake up during the light sleep stages (stages 1 or 2) than the deeper ones....

In fact, two-thirds of Americans experience at least one gastrointestinal symptom, like bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, or constipation1, in any given week, according to the National GI Survey. And many are dealing with multiple symptoms. In this case, a probiotic supplement could very likely be your best defense against bloating, constipation, and digestive issues.* That said, some probiotic strains work better than others to beat bloat and indigestion. Below, experts share what you need to know about probiotics, and how they can help relieve your discomfort....

Since we’re big believers in understanding the “why” behind our self-care routine—from what we eat to how we move to the products we’re putting on our skin—we’re here to demystify hydrators once and for all and look at how Weleda’s plant-rich products are our go-to for gleaming, dewy skin. Many of the most effective skin hydrators are actually found in nature. For example, pomegranate is not only a delicious salad topper but also a beautiful skin hydrator that Weleda infuses into the Awakening Skincare collection....